Martin Charnin

"Plaid Tidings": A seasonal sequel to Stuart Ross' "Forever Plaid," this tuneful tidbit finds the afterlife quartet of crooners coming back (at the behest of Rosemary Clooney, no less) to stage a holiday show for those still stuck on this mortal coil. Pop favorites from the 1950s and '60s combine with traditional holiday hits, and broadcasting legend Bill Kurtis adds his unmistakable voice. Through Dec. 23, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Ind.; $38-$42 at 219-836-3255 or theatreatthecenter.com "The Winter Wonderettes": On the distaff side, Fox Valley Rep offers up Roger Bean's holiday riff on "The Marvelous...

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"Plaid Tidings": A seasonal sequel to Stuart Ross' "Forever Plaid," this tuneful tidbit finds the afterlife quartet of crooners coming back (at the behest of Rosemary Clooney, no less) to stage a holiday show for those still stuck on...